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1950 Map of Devil Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Rubicon River carves a deep path through the heart of the Eldorado National Forest, shaping a landscape defined by steep drainages and industrial remnants. During the mid-twentieth century, this region of the Sierra Nevada was characterized by its extractive history, evidenced by numerous dormant workings such as the Pigeon Roost Mine and the Clydesdale Mine. A Dismantled Railroad follows the contours near Lookout Mountain, tracing the legacy of timber or mineral transport that once connected high-elevation outposts like Leonardi and Camp Ten to the broader valley. Local heritage is preserved in the names of family landmarks and remote habitations, including the Vaughn Cabin, Pilot Creek House, and the Bacchi Ranch near its namesake Reservoir. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive peaks such as Devil Peak and ridges like Nevada Point Ridge, which overlook the complex network of canyons including Big Grizzly Canyon and Wallace Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain